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High tech meets low tech in this stop-motion short film from Raphael Vangelis. Vangelis combined computer modeling, 3D printing, and hand-crafted creations to show these omnipresent markers of frustration in a fun new way.
Monochrome Life
Sometimes a limited color palette can be the most powerful. Here are a few films that showcase a monochromatic look.
Send Me Cool Stuff!
Throughout the semester, I hope you’ll continue to seek out interesting animation on your own. If you find something inspiring or interesting, send it my way! Thanks to Matt for sending these along.
Roll Credits
We don’t necessarily think of the design of a film’s title and credits as a crucial part of the production process, but it can completely set the tone for a film. Many films have become inextricably linked to the design of their titles; think about Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or The Godfather and you immediately think about their iconic title design.
Here are a handful of videos from the excellent blog Art of the Title, where you can find essays, interviews, and videos about hundreds of television, movie, and game title sequences.
Stop Motion Reality
One of the most visually inventive animators I know of is PES, an American animator whose stop-motion films often incorporate everyday objects in clever, unexpected ways. In addition to short films, PES has also done some very interesting ad work. Check out the following examples – there are tons more on his YouTube channel as well.